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J3 TNB

2000 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

250,460 mi
Last recorded250,460 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 TNB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 250,460 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres low on tread

both rear tyres on limits

front brake discs rusty and worn

front flexi hoses perishing badly

front side lights very dim

headlamp lenes poor

oil leaks

rear brake discs very rusty and worn badly

rear lights in very poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2015 250,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres low on tread

both rear tyres on limits

front brake discs rusty and worn

front flexi hoses perishing badly

front side lights very dim

headlamp lenes poor

oil leaks

rear brake discs very rusty and worn badly

rear lights in very poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2014 235,432 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front doors difficult to open

engine warning light on

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

front grilles insecure

nearside front tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall

rear differential leaking slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 217,814 miles

rear discs rusty

driveres door stiff to open

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear brake b ack plates rusty and weak

rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Mar 2012 198,758 miles

airbag light on

engine light on

engine oily underneath

front discs slightly worn

rear diff oily

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 169,717 miles

front lower wishbone bushes & ball joints have slight play

o/s/f roll bar link has slight play

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyre treads low

slight oil weep from rear diff seals

Pass 25 Mar 2010 148,238 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 132,238 miles

engine management light on

front exhaust clamp brocken

front flexi hoses perished

front pads getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2008 117,784 miles

front drop links and anti roll bar bushes worn badly

headlamp aims very poor

Fail 7 Mar 2008 117,784 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front drop links and anti roll bar bushes worn badly

headlamp aims very poor

Fail 9 Mar 2007 102,590 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre on legal limits

Pass 9 Mar 2007 102,590 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limits

Pass 8 Mar 2006 83,685 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 83,589 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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J3 TNB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 99,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J3 TNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J3 TNB registered?

J3 TNB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is J3 TNB safe to buy?

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